The Organized Teacher's Guide to Your First Year of Teaching, Grades K-6, Second Edition

Welcome, New Teacher! <br/> NORTH Focal Point <br/> Beginning of the Year Checklists <br/> First Month of Teaching <br/> Professional Tips <br/> Sharing Personal Information <br/> Keeping Students Engaged at the Front of the Classroom <br/> The Calendar as a Teaching Tool <br/> The Common Area <br/> Bulletins and School News <br/> Attention-Getters and What They Mean <br/> Navigating the Curriculum with Teacher’s Editions, Curriculum Guides, and Standards <br/> Working with Parents <br/> The Door: Entry and Exit Procedures <br/> South Teacher’s Space <br/> Who to Know and Where to Go on Campus <br/> Advice and Recommendations for Success <br/> Dos and Don’ts <br/> Preparing for a Formal Evaluation <br/> Lesson Planning <br/> Record Keeping <br/> New Teacher Reminders <br/> Teacher Portfolio <br/> Planning for Retirement <br/> File Cabinet <br/> School Culture <br/> Acronyms and Terms <br/> In Case You’re Out: Preparing for a Substitute Teacher <br/> Bilingual Overview <br/> Teacher Resources <br/> End-of-Year Tips <br/> Accreditation Review, History, and Tips <br/> EAST Student Space <br/> Classroom Library <br/> Bulletin Boards <br/> Classroom Walls, Posters, and Charts <br/> Classroom Learning Centers <br/> Technology Center <br/> Conflict Resolution Skills for Students <br/> Circle Talks <br/> Growth Mindset <br/> Beyond the Classroom: Field Trips <br/> WEST Student and Teacher Space <br/> Organizing the Closet and Sink Areas <br/> Small Group Instruction <br/> Intervention and Support for the Struggling Student <br/> Student Portfolios <br/> Motivators and Incentives <br/> Classroom Fillers <br/> AERIAL VIEW Looking Down from Above <br/> First Day Reminders <br/> Classroom Design <br/> Communication with Parents <br/> A Proactive Approach to Behavior Management <br/> Communicating Effectively <br/> Emergency Contact Information <br/> Maintaining Student Records <br/> Homework <br/> Working with Aides and Volunteers <br/> Taking Tests: Preparation and Strategies <br/> Organizing Students in Line <br/> Rubrics <br/> Website Resources <br/> Templates <br/> Index